Cuban Horns with the Sarahbanda

Dates
15 May 2026, 7:30pm

Venue
Britten Theatre

Tickets
From £11.50 (incl ticket fee) Under 35 discount available

A ticket fee of £1.50 is included in the price of all paid tickets. No other charges are added at the point of sale. This fee helps to cover administration and handling costs, allowing ticket income to support training and performance opportunities for our students.

To access discounted under-35s tickets, please select your seat and on the following page select the Under 35 ticket type. Please ensure that you have also inputted your date of birth in your online account. You may be asked to show proof of age eligibility when you attend your booked performance. The discount applies to the cheapest price band only and will be applied at checkout. Full Ts and Cs are available on our Box Office page.

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A group of people stand watching Sarah throw a shekere up in the air

15 May 2026, 7:30pm

Venue
Britten Theatre

Tickets
From £11.50 (incl ticket fee) Under 35 discount available

A ticket fee of £1.50 is included in the price of all paid tickets. No other charges are added at the point of sale. This fee helps to cover administration and handling costs, allowing ticket income to support training and performance opportunities for our students.

To access discounted under-35s tickets, please select your seat and on the following page select the Under 35 ticket type. Please ensure that you have also inputted your date of birth in your online account. You may be asked to show proof of age eligibility when you attend your booked performance. The discount applies to the cheapest price band only and will be applied at checkout. Full Ts and Cs are available on our Box Office page.

Season launch announcement

Booking opens on Wednesday 8 April. RCM Friends and supporters at Core Contributor level and above have priority booking from Wednesday 1 April. 

Become a member and benefit from priority booking.

A unique cross‑genre ensemble, the Sarahbanda takes to the stage with a fresh take on Cuban dance music – an exciting fusion of classical music and Cuban rhythms.

Founded by Sarah Willis, an RCM International Visiting Artist, the ensemble leads a vibrant performance, joined by a select group of RCM musicians.

Supported by Victoria, Lady Robey CBE HonRCM

Image © Sebastian Haenel

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